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Fools is a 1997 film directed by Ramadan Suleman, starring Patrick Shai as Professor Zamani Vuthela, Hlomla Dandala and Ken Gampu. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

Fools (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Ramadan Suleman
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fools About?

The premise of Fools without spoilers.

Set in Charterston Township, 1990, Professor Zamani, teaching history in Afrikaans, organizes a National Day picnic on the Boers’ massacre of the Zulu. Zani, brother of his rape victim, returns from Swaziland to upend the status quo. Their meeting at Johannesburg station forces men to face the township’s harsh reality under the eyes of women.

Cast & crew

Fools Cast & Characters

Patrick Shai leads the cast as Professor Zamani Vuthela, with Hlomla Dandala as Zani and Ken Gampu as The Elder. Directed by Ramadan Suleman; 7 actors are credited in all.

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Fools Also Known As

Also known as “Glupcy”.

Also known as
  • Glupcy

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FAQ

Fools FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fools, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fools?

Fools runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Fools released?

Fools was released on September 2, 1997.

Who directed Fools?

Fools was directed by Ramadan Suleman.

More films by Ramadan Suleman

Who is in the cast of Fools?

Fools stars Patrick Shai as Professor Zamani Vuthela, Hlomla Dandala as Zani and Ken Gampu as The Elder, among 7 credited actors.

Does Fools have a post-credit scene?

No. Fools has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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